A week later, Woods was in Vegas and let the criticism ride. "I got some messages from the guys who said they didn't exactly say what was written," he told reporters. "Those guys have been very nice to me." Phil Taylor and Michael van Gerwen are the only players to have claimed back-to-back titles in the unique tournament - which requires players to start and finish on a double - and Price is as good as they come on the outer ring as he showed in a blockbuster first-round match. "I have had a great time over the years and thank Cricket Australia for the opportunities, the faith they have put in me, and of course all of my team-mates through the journey. Ben Thomas' side stormed to a 16-point lead after the first 10 minutes as new signing Larry Austin Jr. scored eight quickfire points on his way to 12 in total. Four Cheshire players finished in double figures, with 10 of their 11-man roster getting on the scoresheet.